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CPR Training Articles

Practical, evidence-based articles on CPR technique, training options, and the science behind resuscitation. Whether you’re a healthcare professional staying current on AHA® guidelines, an employer building a training program, or someone who wants to be ready when it matters, these posts cover what you need to know — and what’s actually changed in how CPR is taught and delivered.

8 04, 2026

Essentials of AHA’s New Self-Guided Learning™ CPR Credentials for Seattle Area Healthcare Providers 

April 8th, 2026|ACLS, BLS, CPR Training Articles, EMT Training, Nurses Corner, PALS|

Essentials of AHA's New Self-Guided Learning™ CPR Credentials for Seattle Area Healthcare Providers  For nurses, paramedics, EMTs, and health professionals working in Seattle and the greater King County area In 1974, a 60 Minutes segment declared Seattle the best place in the world to have a heart attack. The claim was a recognition of something genuinely unprecedented. In 1970, cardiologist Dr. Leonard Cobb and Seattle Fire Chief Gordon Vickery had launched Medic One at Harborview Medical Center, training the first [...]

3 04, 2026

California BLS, ACLS & PALS Requirements

April 3rd, 2026|ACLS, BLS, CPR Training Articles, Education, PALS|

California BLS, ACLS, and PALS Requirements California has more licensed healthcare providers than any other state, and the requirements governing BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification here reflect a regulatory environment that is both rigorous and occasionally counterintuitive. Whether you're a nurse on-boarding at a new facility, a paramedic renewing your EMS credential, or a clinician relocating from another state, this guide covers what California specifically requires and what the state's major employers enforce. The AHA eCard Is the [...]

1 04, 2026

BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certification in San Diego

April 1st, 2026|ACLS, BLS, Career Programs, CPR Training Articles, EMT Training, PALS|

BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certification in San Diego: Military Transitions, Rady Children's, and What San Diego Providers Actually Need Revive & Survive—a joint initiative from the County of San Diego and UC San Diego—launched in 2024 with the goal of training one million residents in cardiac response. As of early 2026, more than 750,000 San Diegans have already participated. Amidst a community that is better prepared, it is critical that healthcare professionals in San Diego are aptly prepared to serve [...]

12 12, 2025

Why the CPR Verification Station Feels Harder — And Why It Makes You a Better Rescuer

December 12th, 2025|ACLS, BLS, CPR Training Articles, PALS|

Why the CPR Verification Station Feels More Difficult — And Why That’s a Good Thing A deeper look at why HeartCode® Verification Stations are more realistic, more demanding, and more effective than traditional classroom manikins. Introduction If you’ve ever completed a HeartCode® BLS, ACLS, or PALS skills session using a Self-Guided CPR Verification Station, you probably noticed something: It feels harder than the skills checks you’ve done in a classroom. And you’re right — the Verification Station is more [...]

18 03, 2020

CPR Training Benefits for Community Leaders

March 18th, 2020|CPR Training Articles|

CPR training is necessary for all types of health care workers, from doctors and nurses to EMTs and many ancillary workers. However, there are a myriad of individuals who may not work close to the health care sector but who should still be prepared with proper knowledge of how to perform life-saving care of the individual who is coding. When many people throughout a community are well-trained in CPR, that community is a safe one where residents can feel safe. [...]

26 04, 2019

How AEDs Work and Why Early Defibrillation Matters

April 26th, 2019|ACLS, Advanced Nursing, BLS, Classes, CPR Training Articles, Education|

Do you know what to do in a life-threatening emergency? When someone’s heart stops, you can’t simply rely on what you’ve seen on television shows to guide your resuscitation attempts. Instead, you need solid, science-based knowledge. AEDs have proven to be the best options for saving lives in many scenarios, especially in out-of-hospital, community emergencies. By knowing how to use an AED, you can feel more confident when you’re placed in emergency situations. Plus, you can make use of [...]

24 04, 2019

How CPR Evolved and Why It Still Saves Lives Today

April 24th, 2019|BLS, CPR Training Articles|

Learning CPR is an important part of any health-based career and is also important for many other professionals as well. Having this certification can help you feel confident whenever you're out in the community because you’ll be able to respond to life-threatening circumstances with ease. Certification may also help you get a new job or further your career and can look great on your resume. However, you may be wondering just how CPR came to be and how medical [...]

17 04, 2019

The Top Six Myths about CPR and the Truth behind Them

April 17th, 2019|CPR Training Articles|

Believe it or not, the modern method of CPR has only been around since 1960. Since then, this hands-on practice that can be performed by laypeople and health care workers alike has saved thousands of peoples’ lives. However, despite the prevalence of this practice, many people still misunderstand what CPR is, how it works and how it can help someone who has suddenly stopped breathing or who is in cardiac arrest. […]

20 03, 2019

Understanding the CAB Sequence in Modern CPR

March 20th, 2019|CPR Training Articles, Education|

From your earliest moments in the health care field, you probably remember learning about the “ABCs of CPR.” This was taught for approximately 40 years in BLS and advanced life-saving classes. Would it surprise you to learn that the American Heart Association no longer stands by this sequence? Instead, the organization updated its recommendations in 2010 to change the sequence, thus creating a better likelihood that lives would be saved while simultaneously helping you make smarter, faster decisions as [...]

30 01, 2019

Cardiac Arrest: First Steps as a Trained Professional

January 30th, 2019|ACLS, CPR Training Articles|

One of the most nerve-wracking aspects of your job as a nurse, physician or other health care provider is the fact that you will be called on regularly to save lives. No matter how well you are trained and how easily you understood and passed your ACLS training, this is still a serious situation that may leave you feeling inadequate initially. You will become acutely aware that the lives of your patients rest in your hands. However, by regularly reviewing [...]

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